Deleted Files from USB & External Drive on Windows

  • Specialized for external drive recovery, MyRecover identifies lost and deleted files from USB and external drives accurately.
  • Broad devices support for all major brands of HDDs, SSDs, USB flash drives, and SD cards, etc. ensuring seamless compatibility with any device.
  • Recover 1000+ file formats, including photos, documents, videos, design files, etc. directly from external media.
  • Dual-scan technology combines Fast and Deep scans to locate files lost due to accidental deletion, disk formatting, or drive corrupted.
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Comprehensive Hard Drive Recovery Software Across Devices & Scenarios

Purpose-Built for Hard Drive Recovery

Engineered specifically for hard drive data recovery, delivering fast scan for recovery speed and deep scan for full recovery.

Wide Device Compatibility

Works with all major brands of storage devices, including internal and external HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, digital cameras, video players and more.

Full Data Loss Protection

Recovers data lost due to deletion, formatting, partition loss, system crashes, malware, improper ejection and other common scenarios.

Multiple File System Support

Compatible with various file systems such as NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, Ext4, and more for comprehensive recovery flexibility.

How to Recover Deleted Files from USB/External Hard Drives

  • Step 1

    Connect and Select the Drive

    Launch MyRecover, connect your USB or external hard drive to the PC. Then select "USB/SD Card Recovery", choose the target device with deleted or lost files and click Scan.

  • Step 2

    Locate Files and Recover

    This will automatically perform a Deep Scan. Browse files by type or search using the "Filter" function. Select the desired files and click "Recover".

  • Step 3

    Save to a New Folder

    Choose a new folder different from the original drive to save the recovered files.

Accidentally Deleted from USB/External Drives

Recover your accidentally deleted important files from USB or external hard drives quickly.

  • Retrieve mistakenly deleted files from USB flash drive and other external HDDs.
  • Help scan the drive and restore deleted documents, photos, or videos.
  • GUI allows you to preview and recover files with precision.

Formatted External Hard Drive by Mistake

Recover formatted data from USB or external hard drive due to disk errors.

  • Restore everything lost to formatting like videos, music, work documents and beyond.
  • Bring recoverable files back from formatted hard drive without affecting the filenames and folder structure.
  • Supports various file systems (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, etc.), making it ideal for any external device you use.

Inaccessible Files and Hard Drives

Recover inaccessible Files and Hard Drive caused by corrupted drive or malware.

  • Rescue data from drives that are RAW, fail to open or prevent access.
  • Retrieve files from inaccessible drives even when the system cannot read the drive normally.
  • One-click external hard drive recovery to retrieve data from inaccessible drives with no formatting needed.

MyRecover, Deleted File Recovery Specialist

Recover Shift-Deleted Files

Recover Deleted Documents

Recover Files After Emptying Recycle Bin

Recover Deleted Photos and Videos

Discover More MyRecover Features

Formatted Drive Recovery

Retrieve files from formatted partitions and drives.

Partition Recovery

Recover deleted or lost partitions on HDD, SSD, and external drives.

1000+ File Types Supported

Recover documents, photos, videos, emails, archives, and more.

500+ Device Support

Work with HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, and more.

Preview Before Recovery

Check recoverable files before restoring them.

Beginner-Friendly Interface

Designed for easy use without technical skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I retrieve deleted files from a USB flash drive?

Yes, deleted files from a USB flash drive can often be recovered, especially if they haven't been overwritten. When a file is deleted, it remains on the drive until new data replaces it. Using a professional recovery tool like MyRecover significantly increases your chances of restoring lost files quickly and accurately.

Is it possible to recover deleted files from an external hard drive?

Yes, it is possible to recover deleted files from an external hard drive in most cases. Deleted data is not immediately erased but marked as free space. As long as the data hasn't been overwritten, recovery software like MyRecover can scan the drive and retrieve files, even after deletion, formatting, or certain system errors.

What happens when you delete a file from a USB flash drive?

When you delete a file from a USB flash drive, it is typically removed permanently rather than sent to a Recycle Bin. The system marks the storage space as available for new data, but the original file remains intact until overwritten. This is why timely recovery using specialized tools is crucial.

Is there a Recycle Bin on a USB drive?

No, USB drives do not have a standard Recycle Bin like Windows internal drives. Files deleted from a USB are usually permanently removed immediately. However, on macOS, hidden system folders may temporarily store deleted items. In most cases, you'll need data recovery software such as MyRecover to retrieve deleted USB files on Windows.

How to recover deleted files from USB drive without software?

Without software, recovery options are limited. You can check for backups, cloud storage, or previous versions if enabled on your system. If no backup exists, manual recovery is unlikely. Since deleted files on USB drives are not stored in a Recycle Bin, using reliable recovery software such as MyRecover is usually necessary.

How to recover permanently deleted files without backup?

Permanently deleted files without a backup can still be recovered if they haven't been overwritten. The best approach is to stop using the device immediately and use professional recovery software like MyRecover to scan for lost data. It can locate and restore files that are no longer visible to the system.

How to recover data from USB flash drive not recognized?

If a USB drive is not recognized, first try different USB ports or another computer. If it still fails, the issue may be due to corruption or driver problems. Data recovery software such as MyRecover can often detect such drives and perform deep scans to recover accessible data, even when the system cannot open the device.

How to get back formatted external hard drive files?

Files lost due to formatting can often be recovered, especially after a quick format. The data remains on the drive until overwritten. Using a reliable recovery tool -- MyRecover, you can scan the formatted drive and restore lost files. Avoid saving new data to the drive before recovery to maximize success rates.

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